The emperor is embarrassed

The Marquis of Xining did not expect that it was really the Marquis of Yue.

He still remembered that the Marquis of Yue led the army in the northwest, but he was only a weak crown, and his heroic spirit was unmatched for a while.Then I thought of the old man who was beaten to the ground by the guards on the road yesterday, and shrank into a ball, like a candle.

But at this time, the Marquis of Xining couldn't care less about lamenting that the Marquis of Yue is not what he used to be, and the hero is late.

The Marquis of Xining knew that he had caused a catastrophe.

Even if the Yuehou Mansion has been in decline for a long time, it is still an upright Hou Mansion.

Moreover, it is already different from when the Supreme Emperor was in power.The mother of the one in Shou'an Palace was surnamed Fang, and she was born in the direct line of the Yuehou Mansion.

At this time, the Xining Hou Mansion only saw the important in-laws of the Yuehou Mansion.

The in-laws of the Marquis of Yue Mansion, one is the Marquis of Yongning; the other is the Marquis of Zhongyi.

The Yuehou Mansion is no better than before, even though many old stories are gone because of the Yuehou Mansion's loss of power.However, at this time, people value in-laws.After Yue Hou passed away, the in-laws still had to move around.

Fang Rou directly blocked the gate of Zongren Mansion.

The Fang family has been pretending to be grandsons for more than twenty years, and now they have had enough.Seeing that the patriarch of his family was beaten to death on Xininghou Road, and the clay figurines were still somewhat earthy, some members of the Fang clan brought sticks and brought their servants to surround Xininghou's mansion.

Even Li Pingzhou has always hated Fang's family, and when he heard about such things, he also said, "It's rampant so far, but the law is safe."

The Marquis of Xining originally wanted to go out to find someone to discuss with, or enter the palace to intercede, but now he couldn't even leave the house.Then, the people from the Zongren Mansion arrived, and directly took Xining Hou to Zongren Mansion for interrogation, and the guards involved in the incident were sent to the prison of the Ministry of Criminal Justice.

At the moment, the Xining Hou Mansion is in chaos.

Xining Hou saw Fang Rou in plain clothes outside the gate of Zongren Mansion. At this time, whether it was out of his own heart or for a show, Xining Hou couldn't help but stop his feet, and said in a deep voice, "I really don't know, that is Marquis Yue. I'm sorry for your father."

Fang Rou stood quietly beside the stone steps of Zongren Mansion, guarding the coffin of Marquis Yue.At this time, Fang Rou's gaze towards Xining Hou was like steel. She bent down suddenly, gently stroking her father's coffin with her slender fingers, with a girlish innocence on her face, and asked softly, "Father, did you see the coffin?" Is it the retribution of the Marquis of Xining?"

Originally, Fang Rou's voice was very light and shallow, but somehow, it seemed to be amplified countless times and imprinted on Xining Hou's eardrum brain.For no reason, the Marquis of Xining felt cold.At this moment, a gust of cool wind suddenly hit, and the Marquis of Xining couldn't help shivering.When he looked at Yuehou's coffin again, Xininghou's face turned pale, and he quickly walked into the clan mansion.

Clan friendship is good and bad, for example, Marquis of Xining, although Ming Zhan hates this kind of people very much.However, the Marquis of Xining and the Marquis of Dun are close friends, and they are serious cousins.

The Marquis of Dun has a lot to do with the affairs of the Marquis of Xining.

Now there is a god-sent opportunity, nothing else, it is the funeral of Marquis Yue.

Marquis Yue died in such a way, some people went to Fang's house to mourn, seeing that this century-old mansion had fallen to this point, they would inevitably feel a little lonely and unbearable.

Both Xininghou's Mansion and Zhongyihou's Mansion were gone, and Dunhou also took his wife to the incense sticks. Fortunately, he met Zhongyihou's own mother, Mrs. Fang.

The old lady Fang was in tears, the little Fang's eyes were red and swollen, and Fang Rou was so delicate that she could be blown away by the wind.Old Madam Fang was supported by Marquis Zhongyi and Marquis Wei, and she sat in her chair and cried, "The ancestor sent troops to free horses, and in this life, brother Hui, you have been an honest person all your life, why did you end up on the street and die? !"

"Even Emperor Taizu, there is no such rule..."

"My brother Hui."

The old lady is really sad. Even though her nephew from her natal family is down and out, there is never anything wrong with it. Now that he has died in this way, how can it not make people feel sad.

The old lady was slapping her thigh and crying bitterly, but Mrs. Xininghou suddenly came with her children in sackcloth and filial piety. As soon as she came, she knelt down and pleaded guilty, her eyes were red and said, "One life, it's too late to say anything now. Just ask for more The spirit of Hou Zaitian can forgive my Lord Hou's crimes." As he spoke, he knocked his head to the ground three times, his white forehead was covered with bruises.

Just now, the old lady was still sitting in her chair crying for mourning. Now when she saw Mrs. Xining Hou waiting, she immediately became angry and stood up. She rushed up and was about to push her past, but Fang Rou suddenly stopped her with her hand.

Mrs. Xininghou was not disappointed. As long as the surname Fang dared to make a move, she would be able to pick up three points and return.

Fang Rouwen said softly, "Old lady, don't touch Mrs. Xining Hou. If she wants to kowtow, she can kowtow. If she wants to offer incense, she can do it. If she wants to beat the couple to death, please feel free. Anyway, Xining Hou's mansion is overbearing. Who doesn’t know the imperial capital city.”

"Today, old lady, if you touch a finger of Mrs. Xininghou, you will not know that there will be some irrelevant things to spread tomorrow." Fang Judao, "Our Fang family has followed the emperor Taizu since our ancestors. Conquering the battlefield, my father was beaten to death on the street for no reason. Even the Emperor Taizu would not let the Marquis of Xining go lightly when he saw such unworthy descendants."

Mrs. Xining Hou's spine softened, and a line of tears fell, "Miss Fang, my Lord Hou really made a mistake unintentionally. I am willing to pay for Fang Hou's life on behalf of Lord Hou." As she said, Mrs. Xining Hou's legs softened and she was about to kneel down. , Fang Rou had already knelt down to show Mrs. Xining Hou, and begged, "Madam, please give our Fang family a way out. I would rather die. Madam, please kill me and let my father come back to life."

Mrs. Xining Hou had all kinds of tricks in her belly, but she couldn't use any of them when facing Fang Rou, so she had to go back to Xining Hou's mansion in embarrassment.

The old lady Fang was getting old, and was persuaded by her son and daughter-in-law to go back to the mansion in the afternoon. At the end, she told Fang Rou, "Don't be afraid of the people in Xining Hou's mansion, just send someone to tell me if you have anything to do."

Fang Judao, "Mrs. Xining Hou is just trying to keep her title."

Old Madam Fang shouted coldly, "He's delusional!"

Fang Rou said in a low voice, "If you can't become Marquis of Xining, you still have a son."

As soon as these words came out, even Hou Zhongyi took another look at Fang Rou.The old lady Fang understood what Fang Rou said, and said in a deep voice, "Don't worry, girl, with your cousin, I will definitely not be able to make people in the Xining Hou Mansion get what they want."

Fang Rou sighed sadly, "At this time, only my aunt really loves our brothers and sisters. My brother is not allowed to get out of bed now, so I will kowtow to my aunt on behalf of my father and brother."

"What are you doing?" Mrs. Fang supported Fang Rou's body that was about to bow down, and she fell into the trap unconsciously. Another line of old tears sighed, "Good boy, you have to hold on. Now This family still has to count on you."

Dun Hou didn't see this scene, but Mrs. Dun Hou saw it all.

Mrs. Dunhou came with her husband, and when she went back to talk to her husband, she sighed, "That girl of the Fang family is really powerful, I don't think you need to go to the Zhongyihou's mansion. At this time, it's fine if the Zhongyihou's mansion doesn't fall into trouble, which one?" Will intercede for the Marquis of Xining."

Dunhou sighed again and again, "Xining's temper really hurt him."

When Marquis Yue died like this, Ming Zhan not only rewarded the funeral ceremony, but also rewarded Marquis Yue to Fang Shenyi before he was downgraded, and no courtiers came forward to say anything sour.After all, with the status of Marquis Yue, he died in the hands of the clan.

Ming Zhan is also surnamed Feng, and he has some compensatory feelings, which is also human nature. Therefore, the Yuehou Mansion was originally a noble.

Next, it is about the punishment of the Marquis of Xining.

This case is easy to be tried, and all the guards involved have been sent to the Ministry of Criminal Justice. In addition to the complaint from the Marquis of Yue, what was the situation at that time?

Ming Zhan is a person who has no taboos. According to historical records, during Emperor Wu's reign, there were very few amnesties, only two times. One was when Emperor Wu ascended the throne, the world amnesty.The last time, Emperor Wu abdicated and the world pardoned him.

Moreover, Emperor Wu is definitely not taboo about killing people.

Seeing that the next day would be the Longevity Festival, these guards rushed to Caishikou, and at noon, their heads fell to the ground.As for the Marquis of Xining, he was banned for seizing the title.

In fact, there are two kinds of titles. For example, Yan Shenggong and Ming Zhan took the title of Kong Lingde and ordered his cousins ​​to attack him. It is a way to win the title.The other is like seizing the title of Marquis of Linjiang, if you seize it, you will take it away, and if you have no intention of making his son inherit the title, it will be as if you never had this title.

It’s not that there is no one in the clan to intercede with the Marquis of Xining. Ming Zhan only said, “Among the royal family, you should have heard about how I deal with the cousin of the Marquis of Yongning who committed a crime. , we are all surnamed Feng. It was not easy for our ancestors to conquer the country. The Marquis of Yue was the first to be loyal to Duke Jing, and his meritorious descendants were beaten to death by the Marquis of Xining in the street. This kind of rampant, daily behavior can be imagined. From now on, you can all do it Take the Marquis of Xining as an admonition."

The title of Marquis of Xining is gone, and his wife is honored by her husband, so the order of Mrs. Marquis of Xining is naturally gone.

All of a sudden, the honor of the Xining Hou Mansion was wiped away.

Ming Zhan is also considered a strange person. He was beaten and killed in the imperial capital, his head rolled all over the ground, and he still celebrates his birthday.Some courtiers persuaded Ming Zhan to delay the beheading of those guards who beat people to death, so as to save the emperor's birthday banquet.

His Majesty the Emperor said, "Add some red to make it festive."

This Longevity Day, everyone is extremely respectful.

One year after Ming Zhan ascended the throne, he won two titles.When something like the Marquis of Xining happened again, everyone was a little bit more careful, for fear that His Majesty's bad luck would happen somewhere.

At this time, a memorial from Yunnan and Guizhou appeared on the desk of the cabinet.

In dealing with political affairs since then, except for the very special esoteric performances, the rest are all read by the cabinet first, and after the blue approval, Ming Zhan will make the final approval, imprint the big seal and so on.

This time, the memorial to the Zhennan Prince's Mansion did not follow the secret chapter, but was directly assigned to the cabinet.All the lords in the cabinet were curious, followed the rules and looked at it first, and they were shocked when they saw it.

The memorial was written by Ming Qi, and the writing is simple and easy to understand. It can also be seen from this that the education level in Yunnan and Guizhou is indeed better than God's, and Princess Ning's literary talent is not much better than that of the emperor.

The content is as follows:

Ming Zhan:

See word Ann.

Now, you are the emperor in the imperial capital.The Zhennan Prince's Mansion has never been involved in the imperial capital, but you are my brother, and I am very worried about your current situation, so I come here to ask for peace.

Marquis Shanqi has arrived in Yunnan and Guizhou. According to him, he wants to welcome the emperor's uncle back to the imperial capital to take over the government again.As the saying goes, there are no two days in the sky, and there are no two masters in the country.Instead of this, why don't you come back to Yungui.You are the only legitimate son of the father, the minister of Yunnan and Guizhou, and I have been looking forward to your return for a long time.

This Passover woman!Li Pingzhou dislikes women's involvement in politics the most, but Ming Qi is an exception. Ming Qi not only interferes in politics, but also in an aboveboard manner.Now that he even dared to talk about the affairs of the imperial capital, Li Pingzhou almost groaned in the depths of his heart.

Looking down, Li Pingzhou's face turned pale even more angry.

Ming Qi wrote: The situation in the imperial capital is complicated, not comparable to Yunnan and Guizhou.There are clan and royal relatives on the top, and civil and military officials on the bottom, which one is not full of personal affairs.Now that you promise not to leave any heirs, you can't satisfy them, I think, I'm afraid you will never be able to satisfy them.

Why do you have to be the emperor who is a fool.

At the beginning, was it you who rushed to become the crown prince of the royal family?Or do you have to be emperor?Now that the clan wants to welcome the Supreme Emperor back to the imperial capital, where will these people put you?

In my opinion, they just regard you as a step, they can step on you and welcome the Supreme Emperor to rule again, so that they suddenly have the merit of being supported by the dragon, wouldn't it be beautiful.

Ming Zhan, from the words and deeds of the good chess master, I really can't understand your current situation, and I am very worried.Now that you are sitting on the dragon chair, they wish they could pull you down, or they deliberately provoked a quarrel between you and Uncle Huang. It would be best for both sides to suffer.

In fact, in my opinion, the most wonderful result is not to drive you out of power and welcome Uncle Emperor back to the imperial capital.Shanqihou intends to stir up discord between the clan and the Zhennan Palace, and even intervenes in Yunnan and Guizhou in the succession of the Zhennan Palace. His rebellion, arrogance and ambition have opened my eyes.According to Master Shan's intention, it is best for us to die together, so that he can help some young grandson to take the throne.Then, careerists can become auxiliary ministers, and even follow the example of Duke Zhou holding the king on his lap to listen to the government.

However, is there still Duke Zhou?If there was Duke Zhou, would Duke Zhou watch his emperor being plotted against?

The purpose of the present people is only to enjoy the power of the regent and the status of the Duke of Zhou.In the past, I couldn't imagine the reason for the chaos in the imperial capital, but now that I see Shan Qihou, this confusion can only be solved.

This is the famous "Letter from Princess Ningguo to Emperor Wu".

Princess Ningguo has left a strong mark in the entire history of the Great Phoenix Dynasty. This letter, in fact, has nothing to say.However, in the history that has been overly modified, this is a rare, important historical record that can be glimpsed from it.

Ming Qi dared to come to such a memorial, so he was naturally prepared.

To be honest, there are no fools in the cabinet.Take Li Pingzhou as an example, although Princess Ning's memorial was a bit rude, but after reading it, he really felt a little bit uncomfortable.

To say that Lord Shanqi has no selfish intentions, such words are so fake that people can't open their mouths.

In fact, everyone is not a young and childish boy who has not yet been involved in the matter. Once Feng Jingqian returns, everyone is aware of the changes in governance that may be brought to the imperial capital, and they have always been anxious.

Although these few were all old ministers used by Feng Jingqian, after Ming Zhan ascended the throne, there were many things worth noting.It is even fair to say that the fact that the Tatar soldiers came to the imperial capital could not be counted on Ming Zhan's head.

He has only been enthroned for less than a year, and it is very rare for Ming Zhan to deal with it like this when encountering a war.

The battle with the Tatars cannot seriously be counted on the issue of Ming Zhan's governance.Like Yang Shoutong, that is not something that can be betrayed and bought in a day or two.However, the reform of the salt class began in Yunnan and Guizhou, and was controlled by Ming Zhan, and reached the imperial capital. Now the price of salt has dropped to less than [-]% of the original, and the people all over the world think of the emperor's kindness.

Even up to now, it used to cost millions of taels of silver to build the city wall, but now, 70 taels is enough, and there are tens of thousands of taels in it to pay migrant workers.

The imperial court does not draw miners, as long as those who are willing to work hard, form a team, according to craftsmanship, how much money per person per day, and a lunch is also taken care of.

Now, in the imperial capital, there are much fewer beggars basking in the sun under the city walls.Anyone with strength would rather work hard for a living than beg along the street.

Everyone knew in their hearts that although Ming Zhan had some minor problems, his temper was not very good. Moreover, Dan Zhan also had a worrying mother who was the queen mother.

However, no one can deny that Ming Zhan is indeed a wise king.

Even Ming Zhan's aptitude is actually better than that of the Supreme Emperor.

The cabinet was silent for a while, but it was Xu San who said first, "Honor Shanqi was ordered by the emperor to give peace to the Supreme Emperor. Did he rely on his clan status to go to the Zhennan Palace full of nonsense and inappropriate behavior, so that Princess Ning misunderstood the intention of the court? "

You fucking go to Yungui, and you dare to talk nonsense, isn't it enough to live?

Xu San has the closest interest relationship with Ming Zhan, and now that Ming Zhan is in power, he is the emperor's tutor.If Ming Zhan was dragged down from the stage, then what is he?Former emperor teacher?

Furthermore, his family's children must be valued by Ming Zhan.Also, still, and his family's unlucky son-in-law, who has to count on the king to rehabilitate the Fan family.If it was Feng Jingqian who took over again, how could Feng Jingqian pay attention to the Fan family's lawsuit?

Therefore, Xu San is definitely a serious Mingzhan party.

No matter at any time, of course you can't say that you are too embarrassing.Now, if Lord Shanqi made troubles, it was naturally the Lord Shanqi's fault.

Regarding Xu San's words, Gu Yueshan, Minister of the Ministry of War, agreed very much, "The inappropriateness of the good chess master not only caused the Zhennan Palace to misunderstand the court, but if there was a rift between the two saints, what should we do? According to me, at the beginning You shouldn't let the Lord of Good Chess go."

At the beginning, Lord Shanqi colluded with the clan to welcome the Supreme Emperor back to the imperial capital, and he didn't even see what your surname Gu said.Ouyang Ke was a little dissatisfied with Gu Yueshan's agreement with Xu San, and said, "No matter what, Princess Ningguo is just a girl, and it's too much for her to try to point out the throne."

Jian Tao, Shangshu of the Ministry of Punishments, was born with a rich appearance. He was sweating on his forehead. While wiping the sweat, he persuaded Ouyang Ke kindly, "My lord, Princess Ningguo is not an ordinary woman. When Your Majesty ascended the throne, The king of Zhennan didn't arrive, but Princess Ning Guo came to celebrate on behalf of the Prince of Zhennan's mansion. That's your majesty's twin sister." Don't say anything, Wu Zetian proclaimed emperor in Tang Dynasty, whoever was not a man in the civil and military affairs of the Manchu Dynasty, who would dare Stand up and fart.

Li Pingzhou said fairly, "It's better to listen to His Majesty's disposal."

Even Li Pingzhou also confessed to Ming Zhan in private, "Princess Ningguo may have misunderstood the court a lot, and the ministers are loyal to His Majesty, and there is absolutely no disrespect."

Ming Zhan sighed, his face was lonely, and he didn't speak.Li Pingzhou said again, "Since your Majesty ascended the throne, you have made many achievements. Your Majesty is in power, and the ministers and others are meeting Mingjun, and they also want to follow His Majesty to make contributions and make a name in history."

"Your Majesty and the Supreme Emperor are more intimate than father and son." Li Pingzhou said solemnly, "Your Majesty, if the Supreme Emperor had other intentions, he would never go to Yunnan and Guizhou. Now the country is peaceful, and occasionally villains make trouble. Your Majesty must not You misunderstood the villain, and you misunderstood the Supreme Emperor." Li Pingzhou got along well with Feng Jingqian and his ministers, so naturally he didn't want to see Feng Jingqian and Ming Zhan turn against each other, so he poured all his anger on Shanqihou.

It's all caused by this old thing!

Also, there is also Princess Xiangyi, what is the fuss about at this age of an old lady?Do you think you are Princess Ningguo?

Even Princess Ning, Li Pingzhou didn't have a good impression.

Thinking of the Marquis of Xining who committed crimes a few days ago, Li Pingzhou couldn't help but said, "Your Majesty, the clan enjoys the country's offerings, but they don't know how to restrain themselves and interfere in government affairs recklessly. Your Majesty, as the master of the world, should teach him."

Now this mess is all the clan's fault!

Ming Zhan smiled, and said with satisfaction in his heart, "I know Li Xiang's intentions, Li Xiang, don't worry, the friendship between me and my father is as deep as the sea, and it's not something you can provoke if you want to. But Li Xiang, it's really rare to be with him. How can I say such sweet words?"

Li Pingzhou has never been a soft-tempered person. Hearing Ming Zhan's teasing like this, he felt a little embarrassed for a while. Ming Zhan immediately teased the old man and said, "Yo, Li Xiang's face is red."

How old is Li Pingzhou? With decades of experience, he eats more salt than Ming Zhan eats rice, crosses more bridges than Ming Zhan walks, the embarrassment is real, why would he blush.But for some reason, being teased by Ming Zhan's indecent behavior made the old man really blush.

Ming Zhan laughed out loud, and Li Pingzhou became angry from embarrassment: What an unscrupulous king, why should I talk so much to persuade him.

Coquettish Li blushed, flicked his sleeves, turned and left.