Flowers on the other side [Comprehensive Red House]

The Seven Years of Apocalypse has been smooth and rainy, making everyone in the Ming Dynasty doubt the authenticity of the constant annual Yellow River breaches, Huaihe River floods, and earthquakes in the east, west, north, south, and south for the past six years.I am even more suspicious of this year's safety, whether God will make up for it next year and in the future.

The good news of the harvest was first delivered to the capital from Jiangsu, Shandong, and Henan.The three provinces that were plagued by floods in the Yellow River and Huaihe River in previous years have come here in peace this year.In the end, Zhou Yongchun submitted the results of the autumn harvest in Liaodong, and at the same time, Xiong Tingbi sent back the results of the autumn harvest from the distant Nuer Gandusi.

The food in Tumochuan and Ningxia has already met the needs of the trilateral garrisons.Moreover, because more than two-thirds of the population in Shaanxi, Gansu, and Ningxia moved out, those who stayed there mainly planted trees in exchange for silver rice from the imperial court.The farmlands in areas irrigated by rivers such as the Wei River, because of sufficient water sources and reduced wind and sand, have retained a small amount of cultivated land, but their yields have increased by half.

There is no need to transport food to relieve the people in Shaanxi, and there is no need to transport food to Liaodong. The officials of the cabinet and the Ministry of Households all followed the emperor and breathed a sigh of relief.

Shanxi has no drought or waterlogging, and is basically self-sufficient.Although Gyeonggi has a large population, it is supported by newly reclaimed large paddy fields such as Jinmen, and the grain shipped from Henan and Shandong can basically meet the needs of Gyeonggi.

After Zhu Youxiao discussed with the cabinet and the Ministry of Household Affairs, the Ministry of Household Affairs took out hundreds of thousands of emergency funds to buy the surplus grain in the hands of farmers, so as not to hurt farmers due to cheap grain.Huguang's bumper harvest this year filled nearly half of Daming's Changping warehouse, which had been vacant for a long time.

The continuous flow of grain ships on the busy canal has rarely decreased this year.But such a reduction made the emperor, the civil and military officials in the middle, and the common people below all ecstatic.

After so many years, I finally look forward to a peaceful year.

At the opening banquet on the first day of the eighth lunar month of Tianqi, Zhou Jiamo drank a little too much because he was so happy.He dragged the crown prince who came over to serve him wine, sobbing and weeping.

"Your Highness, Your Majesty has worked hard these past few years."

One sentence aroused the sadness of these old ministers present, the past is unbearable.

The five-year-old prince quickly raised his head at 65 degrees to comfort the old Shangshu, "Teacher, don't be sad, everything is fine." He also compassionately took out his handkerchief and stood on tiptoe to wipe Zhou Jiamo's tears.

The second prince has always recognized people as the prince's little tail. When he woke up and couldn't see the prince, he would look for him. If he could leave, he would grab the prince's skirt and walk away.The crown prince poured wine for Zhou Jiamo, he had to follow behind and pour another glass of wine, and he would not stop until he watched people drink it.

Wang An led the waiter to hold the jug, and bent down to help the two brothers hold the jug.

The child is too young to hold the jug and pour wine.

Seeing that Zhou Jiamo was crying miserably, the second prince followed the example of the prince and took out a handkerchief to wipe Zhou Jiamo's tears. Wang An quickly stepped forward, grabbed the second prince's ribs, and held him steady.

But the second prince wanted to imitate his elder brother and comfort Zhou Jiamo: "Teacher, don't be sad, it's all over." But the second prince, who was just one and a half years old, learned the prince's words in bits and pieces, and changed it into "It's good for the prince to be sad." up".

Nunuo's childish voice spoke clearly, and Zhou Jiamo, who was a little too drunk, could hear clearly when he was stunned. No matter how much sadness was accumulated in his heart, he was chased away by the second prince's words.

Wang An could still hold back, but the little waiter who was following him holding the jug couldn't help but want to laugh.Wang An gave him a stern look, and the little servant hurriedly lowered his head, biting his lips to hide his expression, but the twitching shoulders still gave away his thoughts.

The prince was very patient with his younger brother. He said every word slowly, and even broke a sentence into two parts. The second prince finally learned it successfully.

This made Zhou Jiamo feel the prince's sincere comfort from the heart, and the pores all over his body stretched out.

Huang Kezuan said to Zhou Jiamo: "Brother Mingqing, you and I have the crown prince and the second prince pouring wine today. Even if we retire this year, we will be satisfied to see Haiyan, Heqing, Guotai and Minan in this life."

Zhou Jiamo took the prince's handkerchief, wiped his cloudy old eyes, wiped away the moisture from the corners of his eyes, cleared his throat and said to the prince, "Old minister, thank the prince for the toast, and thank the second prince for the toast."

The second prince handed his handkerchief to Zhou Jiamo.

Huang Kezuan reminded his old partner, "Quickly take the second prince's handkerchief."

The second prince had followed him to the Hall of Mental Cultivation for a few months, as long as he saw the prince sitting peacefully and not talking, he would sit next to his elder brother without crying or making noise.Although he often fell asleep after sitting for a long time, it did not affect the familiarity of the important ministers with the second prince.

Zhou Jiamo quickly took the second prince's handkerchief, and the prince took his younger brother to toast Huang Kezuan again.Although Huang Kezuan didn't say anything sad, his moist eyes still revealed the agitation in his heart.

Zhou Jiamo picked up the wine glass and shared a drink with Huang Kezuan tacitly.

Sitting in front of the New Year's banquet, the six ministers, the servants, as well as Duke Ying, Duke Ding, and several Marquis who were able to participate in the small court meeting, all received a toast from the crown prince and the second prince.

All of these beautiful people smiled like flowers on their faces.Each of them was thinking of such a sentence in their hearts - it is not in vain to devote all these years to the emperor and the court.

Contrary to his usual seriousness, Gong Nai smiled and said to the emperor: "Your Majesty, the prince is benevolent and filial, friendly and loving to brothers. I congratulate Your Majesty."

Zhu Youxiao replied with a smile: "It's also well taught by Xiaohe and Beisheng."

Gong Nai and Zhou Ruqing immediately said in unison: "I dare not be a minister."

Ye Xianggao praised: "The prince has a good disposition, His Majesty guides him well, Xiaohe and Beisheng teach him well."

The old officials who sat close to the emperor, who were qualified to talk casually with the emperor, all praised the two princes.

Zhu Youxiao asked the prince to toast Zhou Jiamo and Huang Kezuan, in order to reward these two old ministers, who have insisted on keeping things for themselves in the court all these years regardless of their old age.

Now that the weather is going well, and he has confirmed his status in the court, Zhou Jiamo proposed that he is 83 years old and wants to return to his hometown. Given the custom of burying people in their ancestors' graves at this time, it is not easy for him to keep him. This is the old minister.

Huang Kezuan, who joined him at the same time, is also 79 years old.The emperor has already planned a gift from the prince and Taifu to thank the two old ministers for their hard work for half a century.

Probably because of the smooth weather in the seventh year of the apocalypse, the old ministers felt relieved, and in the autumn, veteran ministers proposed to retire one after another.Gong Nai also proposed to become an official, but Zhu Youxiao only agreed with him to resign from the position of minister of the Ministry of Rites, but left him to continue teaching the prince in the court for a few years.

The honor of the emperors of three generations made Gong Nai immediately accept the emperor's retention.

Zhu Youxiao did not agree to the appointment of Wang Yongguang, Shangshu of the Ministry of Industry.He persuaded Wang Yongguang to stay until he was 70 years old, that is to say, another one or two years, and Wang Yongguang readily accepted.In Zhu Youxiao's mind, with Wang Yongguang at the top of the Ministry of Industry, Xu Guangqi can ignore the trivial affairs of the Ministry of Industry and lead his students to focus on the urgently needed military research and development.

Zhou Jiamo has spent the past year preparing for his post-official career.

In Dongyue, he finally submitted to Zhu Youxiao several candidates for the six departments and seven ministers that he was satisfied with.The monarch and his ministers brought the two princes who couldn't understand anything, and discussed behind closed doors for half a month before finalizing the latest list of the cabinet, ministers, and ministers.

Zhu Guozuo took over as Minister of the Ministry of Officials, He Xiongxiang as Minister of the Ministry of Punishment, and Zhou Ruqing as Minister of the Ministry of Rites.

The Ministers of the Ministry of Households, the Ministry of War, and the Ministry of Industry remain unchanged.

He Ruchong, Zhou Yanru, and Yang Jingchen were added as cabinet ministers;

Shang Zhouzuo was the censor of the left deputy capital;

Transferred Su Maoxiang and Zuo Guangdou to be the left and right servants of the Ministry of Officials respectively;

Wei Guangxu is the right servant of the Ministry of punishment;

Promote Zhang Ruitu and Lin Yuji to be the left and right servants of the Ministry of Rites.

Yang Lian and Zhang Wenyu are the right servants of the Ministry of Industry.

After ordering these important ministers, Zhu Youxiao got up and thanked Zhou Jiamo.

"With Zhou Qing's plan, the Ming Dynasty will not be afraid of important ministers who have no pillars to build the country in ten, twenty, or even thirty years."

Zhou Jiamo was so panicked that he quickly got up to return the salute.

"Your Majesty, this is what an old minister should do, but I dare not accept His Majesty's gift."

"Zhou Qing can afford it. Without Zhou Qing's help these eight years, it would have been even more difficult for me. Dalang, bring your younger brother and come here to thank the Grand Tutor on behalf of your father."

The crown prince led the second prince to salute. Zhou Jiamo received the gift calmly, and then solemnly returned the gift to the two princes.

"Your Majesty treats the old minister with such courtesy, even if the old minister does his best, he will die in peace." It was too unlucky to say.

The prince comforted Zhou Jiamo obediently: "The Tai Tu will live a long life."

The second prince learned from the parrot, "Live a long life."

Zhou Jiamo excitedly took the prince's hand, and said to Zhu Youxiao: "Your Majesty, there is such a prince in Ming Dynasty. Even if the old minister goes to see Mu Zong, Shen Zong, and Guang Zong, he is not ashamed."

After the approval of the budget and final accounts for the seventh year of the apocalypse, the Ministry of Officials announced the latest list of the six ministries, seven ministers and cabinet ministers.Although before this, both Zhu Youxiao and Zhou Jiamo, both monarchs and ministers, approached the ministers of relevant departments to study and solicit their opinions on newcomers added to their departments, but this list still stunned the important ministers who did not know the appointment and dismissal of officials from other departments. .

Zhou Yanru was able to come back from the southwest, and he had to admire that the number one scholar had real ability and strength, and he did it all by himself.But Zhang Wenyu, a Jinshi in the second year of Tianqi, is now promoted to the right servant of the Ministry of Industry, which really shocked the six departments and seven ministers like a bolt from the blue.

Whoever goes from being a Jinshi to a servant may not be a servant of the third rank for more than ten years, decades, or even a lifetime.

And Zhang Wenyu only used it for six years!

Wang Yongguang, Shangshu of the Ministry of Industry, had no opinion on who should be the servant. When the emperor and Zhou Jiamo asked him to mention Zhang Wenyu, he was in favor.Because in the past few years, he has come to understand more and more that in the Ministry of Industry, one must have "real skills" - "extraordinary skills" that His Majesty needs, otherwise he will be reduced to handling daily affairs, that is, "running errands" for chores .

This is also the reason why he wanted to become an official but couldn't say it.

In the second year of Tianqi, Zhang Wenyu, a new Jinshi who was assigned to the Ministry of Household Affairs to observe politics, as a small master, was able to help Xu Guangqi after a short time; it took less than a year to surpass Xu Guangqi's personal disciple and become Xu Guangqi Rely on talented people.

Considering that the emperor promoted Yang Lian as the minister of the Ministry of Industry, not only did Yang Lian, a minister of Gu Ming, continue to mix in the military department full of talents, and almost had no future, but the emperor also meant that the emperor wanted to promote nobles to lead the military department.When Yang Lian arrived at the Ministry of Industry, he could succeed him or Xu Guangqi as a minister, and he could always assume the responsibility of handling the daily affairs of the Ministry of Industry.

Wang Yongguang has thought through everything before and after, and when faced with doubts from his colleagues, he naturally wants to stand up and assist the Ministry of Officials to explain while he is still the Minister of the Ministry of Industry, so as to leave a trace of incense for his children and grandchildren.

"Everyone, I also proposed to retire. But His Majesty asked me to stay, so I will continue to be a minister in the Ministry of Industry and serve His Majesty until I am 70 years old. The reason why the Ministry of Industry has selected two more right ministers this time is to be able to It is better to do a good job in the handover of affairs within one or two years, and at the same time to better complete the improvement of artillery, Galen ships, etc. "

When it comes to the improvement of artillery, no one has anything to say.Zhang Wenyu's role in the development of the latest artillery and Galen ships cannot be underestimated.With such ability, he not only won the recognition of his colleagues from the Ministry of Industry, but also received many praises from the emperor. Obscene tricks" signal.

This is the key to its extraordinary improvement.

Everyone immediately understood the key to Zhang Wenyu's promotion.

As for other people's promotions, they are all based on ability, and there is nothing fancy about it.The evaluation and promotion of officials by the emperor and Zhou Jiamo always convinced everyone.

So at the last great court meeting in the seventh year of the apocalypse, the latest list of the six ministries and seven ministers such as the Ministry of Officials was announced.And at the opening banquet of the eighth year of the apocalypse, the promoted ministers and ministers of each department took their positions.In the new year, under the leadership of the emperor, they will welcome the glory of Ming Dynasty with a new lineup.

A banquet was also held in Kunning Palace to entertain Mrs. Gaoming. The royal family was headed by Princess Ruian Zhu Yaoyuan (Shenzong's same mother and sister), and Shouning Princess Zhu Xuanyu (Shenzong's seventh daughter), Guangzong's fifth daughter. Princess Ningde Zhu Huiyan, sixth daughter Suiping Princess Zhu Huijing, eighth daughter Anchang Princess Zhu Huiti, and Princess Rui (wife of Shenzong's fifth son Zhu Changhao) and Hui Wangfei (Shenzong's sixth son Zhu Changrun) Princess Xin (wife of Zhu Youjian, Guangzong's fifth son, Prince Princess) and Princess Lu (wife of Zhu Changhao, the son of Shenzong's same mother and younger brother), entertained the imperial wife who came to the banquet together.

Last year, the royal family married three princesses in one go, and also married Xin Wang Zhu Youjian (prince) and Lu Wang (jun king) Zhu Changhao.The emperor changed the 200-year-old tradition that the imperial family only married common people, and married the granddaughter of Zhou Jiamo, Minister of the Ministry of Officials, to King Xin, and the granddaughter of Li Qiyuan, Minister of the Ministry of Household, to King Lujun.

The sons-in-law of the three eldest princesses were either the sons-in-law who came from a clean, scholarly family with a bright future, or the capable sons-in-law of the uncle's mansion.And the emperor said that the son-in-law is not restricted by his status, he can continue to be a Jinshi, become an official, and lead the army.Therefore, when the son-in-law was selected the year before last, the threshold of Kunning Palace was almost broken.

In the end, the emperor said that he had to choose among the sons of the third-rank officials and above, which calmed down the situation.

These princesses and concubines don’t mention Princess Ruian, who is already old and the highest seniority, nor Princess Shouning, Princess Rui, and Princess Hui, who belong to the elders. A half-sister, and the two newly married concubines, all followed the queen respectfully, and treated the female relatives who entered the palace to participate in the palace banquet very politely.

Because the empress has given orders to her face more than once, these wives were promoted because of their husbands and sons, and the emperor wants to rely on their husbands and sons to govern the country, so the princesses and concubines of the royal family, including herself, must also treat them Courtesy.If one of them is rude, there is no need to enter the palace again, and there is no need to think about attending palace banquets and other things.

This warning is very serious.Because Zhu Youxiao deprived the princes conferred by the Tai/zu, and then severely punished the clan's illegal behaviors, no one in the clan dared to commit crimes.These princesses and princes who can stay in the capital are considered the closest blood of the emperor, and they all know how to behave and behave cautiously, and no one dares to go one step further.

The princesses' warning to the queen was because their husbands and sons finally had a bright future and did not dare not disrespect them; Princess Rui and Princess Hui came from the common people, and they were full of fear of the queen who was born in the British government.But the backgrounds of Concubine Xin and Concubine Lu determined that they knew that what the Queen said was true.

The queens all take the lead in treating the imperial wives, so that these imperial wives can gain more respect, and they can only follow suit.Whether it is out of concern for the future of their own men, respect for the queen, or their own accomplishments, these princesses and concubines have defied their superior attitude and tried to treat the officials' family members who entered the palace peacefully.

As the queen's mother, the British princess is naturally more courteous.But when the queen got up to rest, she followed in a hurry.

"Is your mother okay?" My mother was not worried about her daughter at this time.

"It's good, don't worry, mother. I'm fine. This is a peace of mind, and it's easier than when I was pregnant with Dalang."

"Your Majesty has given birth to three in a row." The British Duchess sighed with emotion.

"The emperor said, this one will never be born again."

The queen didn't think there was anything wrong with this, as her three sister-in-laws all gave birth every two years like this.She was pregnant with this child, somewhat beyond the expectations of the empress and empress couple.But even though she didn't feel any discomfort and the pregnancy went smoothly, the emperor still took the second prince with him, and only let her take good care of him.

The empress and empress were in harmony, the emperor brought the crown prince and the second prince, and the British duke and wife just asked a question.

The British princess nodded, and she was not too worried.She and her three daughters-in-law were all born in this way.My daughter has practiced martial arts since she was a child, and she is physically stronger than the three daughters-in-law.Besides, there are no other concubines or troubles in the palace.

"I also gave birth to your three elder brothers in succession. Then, I wanted to have a daughter. I never thought that there would be no news for so many years."

"My mother finally got me, and her wish came true."

The queen leaned in her mother's arms, looking lazy.The British Duchess embraced her daughter and stroked her back.

"Yes. Now there are eight sons in the mansion, so I want to have a little granddaughter. Your third sister-in-law is referring to your elder sister-in-law and second sister-in-law. If she is born again, she may still be a son."

The queen touched her belly, which was not yet pregnant, "Then this one, isn't it possible that the prince is more likely? Oh, it's better to be a princess."

The people in the warm pavilion of Kunning Palace all agreed that the possibility of the prince is high.

Li Chun was the first to speak and said: "It is also good to have a prince. The emperor takes Dalang and Erlang with him every day. If he is a prince, he can follow the emperor to the front. But if it is a princess, he can only be locked up in the same room as us. The palace is gone."

The Duke and Duchess of England called Li Chun over, "You're such a temper, you'd better go back home with me to marry. Otherwise, sooner or later, you will get into trouble."

Li Chun knelt in front of the old lady, shaking his head and refusing to leave the palace with her.

"Old madam, this maidservant will follow my mother for the rest of her life. What's the good of going out to marry someone? After serving the old ones, you have to serve the young ones. Like my mother, you have to do all kinds of work, and you have to be beaten and beaten a few times. A curse. The servant girl practiced martial arts so hard, she just didn't want to be beaten.

But at the empress's place, the maidservants have done a good job in Lidong's assignment to the maidservants.If he is not beaten or scolded, the maid will not go out to marry. "

The British princess has always liked Lichun's loyalty, straightforwardness, and quick work, but in the palace, this straightforwardness is not a good temperament.So she asked the queen: "What do you think? You want to go to my house in Lichun."

"Mother, it's fine if she doesn't want to go out. The emperor doesn't like people who talk around things. Her straightforward temper is better for me than going out of the palace and being rubbed."

There are many female officials in the palace who have never married in their lives, and they are all living happily.The queen was willing to stay in Lichun, but the British lady shook her head and did not mention the matter of Lichun going out of the palace.But I asked Lidong to carefully instruct her to take good care of her and not let her get into trouble.In case Lichun suffers a disadvantage, the empress and the British government will also lose face.

Lidong responded immediately, and persuaded: "Old lady, don't worry. Lichun is just talking nonsense in front of the empress. When the emperor comes over every day, she is cautious."

The first half of the eighth year of Apocalypse was uneventful.But in June, at the Dachao meeting in the second half of the year, Zhejiang sent [-] Li urgently.Report to the imperial court: There is a sea overflow in Zhejiang that has never been seen in the imperial court!

Jiaxing and Shaoxing were the hardest hit.

There was a hurricane in Jiaxing Prefecture, and it rained continuously for several days.Shaoxing was also ravaged by strong winds, and the sea water flowed directly into the county town, and it was necessary to use a boat to travel in the market.

Zhu Youxiao led the courtiers to discuss the rescue method, and urgently ordered the guards in Zhejiang Province to rescue the affected people, and dispatched rescue food and medicine from neighboring Jiangsu, Jiangxi, and Fujian.

Ye Xianggao suggested: "Your Majesty, for such a catastrophe, it is best for the imperial court to send an imperial envoy to lead the disaster, with the assistance of Dongchang, Jinyiwei, and Imperial Army officers and soldiers to jointly rescue the disaster. In case there are good and bad soldiers in the guards, or criminals take advantage of the fire to loot and cause chaos .”

"Ye Qing is thoughtful. Who do you think is better to send as an imperial envoy?"

Han Yu immediately stood up and said, "Your Majesty, please order to go to Zhejiang."

Minister Su Maoxiang stood up and said, "Your Majesty, before returning to Beijing, I served as a governor in Zhejiang. It is most suitable for me to go to Zhejiang as an imperial envoy."

He Ruchong, Zhou Yanru and Yang Jingchen also asked to be imperial envoys.Many of the censors of the Metropolitan Procuratorate and the bachelors of the Imperial Academy actively asked to be imperial envoys.

Liu Yixiu stood up and said: "Your Majesty, I think Han Yuchen is the most suitable to go to Zhejiang. Yuchen and I went to be imperial envoys during the fire in Hangzhou. They had similar reasons: they have been in the cabinet for many years, and they are also ministers of the Ministry of Rites and Dongge University. As a soldier, when we get to the place, we can restrain Xiaoxiao, control the situation, and make the most appropriate decision in time."

"Then Han Qing will go to Zhejiang as an imperial envoy. He Qing, the Metropolitan Procuratorate, will select a capable deputy imperial envoy to leave Beijing tomorrow. The Ministry of Household Affairs, the Ministry of Industry and the cabinet will stay to discuss the specific matters of disaster relief."

The emperor made a decision, and Liu Yixiu breathed a sigh of relief.He has worked with Han Yu for many years, and Han Yu has helped him a lot.He wanted to seize such an opportunity to make contributions to Han Yu, and at the same time hoped that his brother's understanding of Zhejiang could help Han Yu.

In fact, Zhu Youxiao wanted Su Mao to return to Zhejiang.Su Maoxiang was still the governor of Zhejiang in the second year of Tianqi, then he returned to Beijing to be the servant of the household department, and now he is the servant of the official department. He handles the officialdom in Zhejiang with ease.It means that disaster relief is half done.

But Liu Yixiu has been a cabinet minister for many years and suggested that Han Yu do this, and it is not difficult to do it well with Han Yu's ability.Han Yu will consider the issue from Zhejiang's overall perspective, deal with disaster relief matters, and make appropriate and timely decisions for the future.This is another pattern that Su Maoxiang's current vision has not reached.

In addition, Liu Yikun, Liu Yikun's brother, was the governor of Zhejiang Province before Su Maoxiang. Liu and Han had a close relationship and would also help Han Yu.Whether Liu Yixiu's proposal has any selfish considerations, he has to take a good look.

Because Ye Xianggao is approaching the age to become an official.He should also consider who will succeed Ye Xianggao as the chief assistant.

The Son of Heaven has spent the past three days dealing with the Zhejiang Haiyi wind disaster. He stayed up for two nights in a row. Thanks to the imperial court's ready-made emergency measures for disaster relief and the experience accumulated over the years, everything can be regarded as smooth. It went smoothly.

Some of the medicines that should be released by the imperial court to prevent post-disaster diseases were sent from the capital to the wharf of Tongzhou, and some were sent to Jinmen. The three-pronged approach of land, canal, and sea and land was used to provide timely and effective relief to the people in the disaster area. .

But before the emperor and the cabinet could take a breather, Zhejiang sent another rush: Shanyin, Kuaiji, Xiaoshan, Shangyu, and Yuyao were drowned in tens of thousands each, and the flood did not recede.

Ye Xianggao sighed, feeling sorry for Pan Ruzhen, governor of Zhejiang.

What is the point of this haste?

Sure enough, the emperor only glanced at the second expedited letter, and handed it over to the cabinet for archiving.The court has done what it should and can do, and the rest is to see the results.

Zhu Youxiao didn't return to Kunning Palace for two consecutive nights, and the crown prince and second prince also followed him to deal with it in the Hall of Mental Cultivation for two days.The father and son packed up and went to Kunning Palace.Zhu Youxiao hugs one and pulls one. He is a good father.

"Father's eyes are red. Don't cry."

The second prince was held in Zhu Youxiao's arms, with one arm around his father's neck, and the other to comfort his father's cheek.

"Father didn't cry and his eyes turned red, but he stayed up all night because of the flood in Zhejiang."

The curious second prince immediately asked his brother: "What is staying up late? What is flood?"

There is no need for Zhu Youxiao to answer such questions, the prince will do his best to be a good brother and answer all his younger brother's questions.

When I arrived at Kunning Palace, I saw Liu Yuanzheng and others were guarding outside the delivery room.

"Your Majesty, Your Majesty is giving birth. After entering for a while, the fetal position is normal."

Zhu Youxiao suddenly felt guilty, and hurriedly put down the second prince, "Dalang, take care of your younger brother and stand here. Wang An, come and accompany Dalang and Erlang."

He himself hurried to the window of the delivery room.Asked through the window: "Zi Tong, how are you?"

"It's okay." The empress was holding her breath, and when she heard the emperor's urgent voice, she took off her strength to answer, so as not to worry him.

Wen Po immediately reminded: "Your Majesty, hold back and use your strength."

Knowing that the timing of his speech was wrong, Zhu Youxiao rubbed his hands and coughed lightly, and said outside the window, "Zitong, I'll watch you outside."

Not long after his words fell, loud cries came from the delivery room, followed by loud congratulations from Mrs. Wen.

"Your Majesty, you are a prince. Such a strong fat boy! The old lady congratulates your Majesty."

After the queen had finished packing, she went back to the confinement room, only to see her husband sitting in the room with his third son in his arms.The eldest son and the second son were beside their husband, holding their father's sleeves from left to right and looking at their younger brother.

"Aren't your masters too hot to panic?"

The second prince immediately rushed to his mother with a smile.

"Queen, my brother is so young."

The prince also gave up his new brother and followed, "Mother, are you okay?"

"Okay. The queen mother is fine. Do you two like the new brother?"

"like."

The crisp childish voices all spoke in unison.

Zhu Youxiao took the newborn to the queen's pillow and put it away.

"Thank you Zitong. We won't have any more children in the future."

The queen wiped the sweat from her forehead, "I still want to have a princess."

"Say more. Why didn't you send for me?"

The queen chuckled, "Zhejiang flood, you haven't been back to the inner court for the past two days, I guess you must be too busy to get away. Besides, I have a baby, and you can't help me when you come back. It is enough to have your mother and the imperial physician." .”

Zhu Youxiao looked hurt, "Zitong, I'm useful. I can carry you to the delivery bed. You can't have a son anymore, so don't want me."

The queen was amused by the emperor, clutching her stomach and letting out an "Ouch", so frightened the British lady-in-law hurriedly asked outside, "What's wrong with your empress?"

Liu Yuanzheng asked for instructions: "Your Majesty, I will ask for your pulse again."

The queen said: "It's okay, I just have a little pain in my stomach from laughing. You have been standing for a long time, and you all go to rest. The emperor took Dalang and Erlang to eat something, and let me sleep for a while."

Only then did Mrs. Ying and Liu Yuanzheng feel relieved.

Zhu Youxiao didn't take Dalang and Erlang away immediately. He wiped the queen's sweat carefully, and told Lidong and Liqiu to take care of the empress.

The queen asked the emperor, "Is the matter in Zhejiang arranged?"

"It's been arranged. Just wait and see. When you go back to Zhejiang, the book will definitely say that the wind and rain will stop today, and the sea will recede."

The queen smiled.

"Father, why must it be today?"

"Because your brother was born safely."

Lidong bit his lip behind the emperor's back, and Longzi said again.

The author has something to say: *On July 1628, the first year of Chongzhen (23), Haiyi, Zhejiang, hurricane rain in Jiaxing, strong winds and tides in Shaoxing, sea water directly into the county, and the market can be boated

**Chapter 163 (I'm about to finish the article, it doesn't make much sense. Look at the Jinshi capable people in Ming Dynasty. There are many Jinshi in their 30s and [-]s.)

Officials

Zhu Guozuo was born in 1559, styled Zhaolong, the number one scholar in the 11th year of Wanli in 1583

Su Maoxiang was born in 1566 and became a Jinshi in 1592;

Zuo Guangdou was born in 1575, with the character Yizhi, Jinshi in 35 in the 1607th year of Wanli

Tobe

Li Qiyuan_Born in 1559, Jinshi in 1586, 27 years old

Bi Ziyan was born in 1569, courtesy name Jinghui, Jinshi in 20 in the 1592th year of Wanli;

Guo Yunhou was born in 1570, courtesy name Wanyu, Jinshi in 1607;

Yang Sichang was born in 1589, with weak writing, Jinshi in 1610 (son of Yang He, the right servant of the Ministry of War and the governor of the three sides)

Penal Department

He Xiongxiang was born in 1567, styled Ganzai, Jinshi in 1592

Zhao Bingzhong, born in 1573, styled Jiqing, was the number one scholar in 26 in the 1598th year of Wanli;

魏光绪1594生，字孟韬，万历40年1612解元，41年1613进士；不到20岁。

Ministry of Defense

Cui Jingrong 1565 self-improvement 1583 Jinshi 19 years old

Zhang Zhiji, the prince of the United Kingdom

Li Banghua was born in 1574, styled Meng An, in 32, the 1604nd year of Wanli

Courtesy

Zhou Rupan was born in 1567, courtesy name Beisheng, Jinshi in 1598, 32 years old

Zhang Ruitu was born in 1570, courtesy name Changgong, Tanhua in 35 in the 1607th year of Wanli

Lin Yuji was born in 1576, courtesy name Shiji, Jieyuan in the 31st year of Wanli, 1607 Jinshi in 12

Ministry of Industry

Wang Yongguang, born in 1560, styled Youfu, Jinshi in 1592

Xu Guangqi was born in 1562, styled Zixian, in 32, the 1604nd year of Wanli

Yang Lian was born in 1572, courtesy name Wenru, Jinshi in 35 in the 1607th year of Wanli

Zhang Wenyu, born in 1578, styled Cong Zhou, Jinshi in 1622

Metropolitan Procuratorate

He Zongyan was born in 1559, courtesy name Junmei, Jinshi in 23 in the 1595rd year of Wanli

Shang Zhou Zuo was born in 1575, styled Ming Jian, Jinshi in 29 in the 1601th year of Wanli

cabinet

The chief assistant, Ye Xianggao, was born in 1559, styled Jinqing, Jinshi in 1583

Liu Yixiu was born in 1567, courtesy name Jihui, a scholar of Jian Dongge University, Shangshu of the Ministry of Rites, and a Jinshi in the 23rd year of Wanli (1595)

Han Yu was born in 1566, courtesy name Yuchen, Minister of Rites and Bachelor of Dongge University, Jinshi in the 20th year of Wanli (1592)

He Ruchong was born in 1569, styled Kanghou, Jinshi in 26 in the 1598th year of Wanli

Zhou Yanru, born in 1593, styled Yusheng, was the number one scholar in 1613. 20 year old champion

杨景辰1580载辅万历41年1613进士，会试No.2，二甲17名

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1 Ms. Zhang said: You need to be famous as early as possible

2 Secretary Hu's personal experience summary: Every step of promotion is one or two years faster than others. After 40 years, it is the general manager of the central government.

3 Don't take it seriously if you are a late bloomer, it is a lie.Fan Jin, who was elected too late, was too late to be conferred the title of Marquis and Prime Minister.

4 The publicity of this article is that the emperor was changed and his life was changed.

Look at Cui Jingrong and Zhou Yanru, they are the role models in life