Unofficial History of Emperor Wuzong of the Ming Dynasty

Emperor Zhengde pointed to the pile of privately cast military seals and said to Jiang Bin, who came back from the teaching ground, "Look."

Jiang Bin had heard about Wang Zhe's attempt to rebel, and he picked up those crudely made military seals, smiled, and said nothing.Wang Zhe served as the right deputy capital censor of the Metropolitan Procuratorate, and was ordered to governor Jiangxi. What reason does such a promising second-rank official have to recruit a group of mobs to rebel?

He took off his heavy cotton armor, and from the memorial where Emperor Zhengde buried his head, he found the memorial of King Ning Zhu Chenhao and his ministers to punish Wang Zhe one-sidedly and looked at it hastily: "What did Yang Shoufu say?"

Emperor Zhengde shook his teacup: "He also said that we must deal with it strictly."

Jiang Bin took the stove handed by the servant without any surprise, and sat next to Emperor Zhengde reclining on the couch covered with thick felt.Yang Tinghe, the chief minister of the cabinet who was single-handedly promoted by Emperor Zhengde, could always guess what Emperor Zhengde was thinking, and used his means to convince the civil servants that the decisions he made were in the best interest of them.It is the best choice to sacrifice a governor to appease the frightened King Ning.

Emperor Zhengde, who was the instigator behind the scenes, sighed at this moment and said, "Only one person advised me to investigate this matter before making a decision."

Jiang Bin looked at the memorial handed over by Emperor Zhengde and signed it to Qiao Yu.He still remembered this old-fashioned and upright accompanying civil servant.

"Anyone who is willing to do something for the common people must first learn the golden mean. Overcoming rigidity is easy to break..." Emperor Zhengde lowered his eyelids and looked at the night outside the window. Caught by Zhu Chenhaobu's eyeliner, he fell into the trap and ended up in an unavoidable end."

Of course, Jiang Bin also knew that this game was Zhu Chenhao's temptation, and he could not startle the snake, so he had to sacrifice this pawn.

"Go and have a look..." Emperor Zhengde said and closed his eyes wearily.

The next day, Wang Zhe, governor of Jiangxi Province, was sent to prison for treason.

The so-called Imperial Prison is a prison in charge of Jinyiwei, who directly obeys the orders of Emperor Zhengde, and is acted by Beizhen Fusi, who can directly torture, torture and act according to the order.Dali Temple, the Metropolitan Procuratorate, and the Ministry of Punishment have no right to intervene. Their notoriety has far surpassed the prison of the Ministry of Punishment, and has become the place most feared by court officials today.What goes in, seldom comes out, and what comes out, seldom is complete.The criminal laws of Guangzhao Prison included eighteen types of punishment, such as finger-stretching, stick-clamping, skin-peeling, tongue-breaking, spine-breaking, finger-dropping, heart-stabbing, and pipa.

When Wang Zhe was brought into the imperial prison by Jin Yiwei, his face was calm, and he was silent when asked.Qian Ning, who was snubbed by Emperor Zhengde but still in charge of Jinyi guards and Dianzhao prison, could not stand such contempt, and tortured him in various ways.Before Wang Zhe was executed, there were two people who came to see him, one was Jiang Bin and the other was Qiao Yu.

Jiang Bin brought Wang Zhe the oracle of Emperor Zhengde, that he would settle his family well, overturn the case for him in the future, confer titles on him, give his heirs the iron coupons to avoid death, and enjoy the glory and wealth forever.They are all smart people, so there is no need to point them out.Wang Zhe died in vain, not without unwillingness, but what can he do if he is unwilling?Emperor Zhengde gave him such an honor, his ancestors were honored, and he should be thankful...

Looking at Wang Zhe wryly smiling, Jiang Bin felt very uncomfortable, and couldn't help but think of the words Wang Shouren asked him.After thinking about it, he left the imperial prison and met Qiao Yu who came to visit Wang Zhe on leave.Qiao Yu didn't bribe Qian Ning beforehand, so he was stopped outside to enjoy the snow.Seeing Jiang Bin coming out, he was a little surprised, but soon returned to his usual appearance and bowed to Jiang Bin.Jiang Bin returned the gift, remembering that Xu Lin once told him that Qiao Yu's family was not considered poor, but it was by no means rich. The whole family counted on him to live a prosperous life after earning fame and fame.However, the salary in the Ming Dynasty was low, and Qiao Yu disdained those methods of making money that oppressed the people or followed the trend of inflammation. Now, even though he is a second-rank official, he can barely maintain the daily expenses of the family. Where can he get the spare money to bribe?

Qiao Yu, who stood upright in the snow, wore a round neck shirt and a square scarf on his head. The only thing he could keep out from the cold was an overly loose cotton armor. It looked like it was sewn by his wife, and it didn't fit better than a tailor. .There was a fluffy sun in the sky, and it was the coldest when the snow melted.A gust of wind passed by, and Qiao Shangshu, whose cheeks were flushed from the cold under the dry branches, trembled slightly. Jiang Bin thought of Wang Zhe who was smiling bitterly, and Wang Ji who kept the lamb wine for him and waited for him to go back...

Qian Ning had a grudge against Jiang Bin, but he had no grudge against Qian, and he continued to do things as usual after receiving the money. Qiao Shangshu, who came from afar, finally got what he wanted.

The next day, Wang Zhe, who had never pleaded guilty, died of torture in prison. His family members came to the prison to collect his body, weeping like hell.

Before Qiao Yu accompanied Wang Zhe's family to send Wang Zhe's body back to his hometown, he came here to bid farewell to Jiang Bin.

The two spent half a stick of incense, and Qiao Yu only said a few words. First, he thanked Jiang Bin for his generous help. He will definitely pay back the money in the future. Wang Qiong of the Ministry of Officials.Jiang Bin couldn't help being a little surprised when he heard this, thinking that Qiao Yu's rigor would not make such a hasty request, the only possibility was Wang Qiong's instruction.

Speaking of this Wang Qiong, Jiang Bin only remembered his square face and achievements in water control.After all, Wang Qiong has never formed a faction in the court, and besides Qiao Yu, he has no other close people. Wang Shouren is recommended only because he is indeed a rare talent.Now, this low-key Wang Qiong actually wants to take the initiative to befriend him?Just as he was wondering, he saw Emperor Zhengde buried in excitement and said, "Quick! Clean it up!"

"The emperor wants to patrol again?"

Emperor Zhengde "tsk" and drank the herbal tea in Jiang Bin's hand in one gulp: "Go and marry King Ning."

Even the Emperor Zhengde came in person, and those Jiangxi local officials and Beijing officials naturally came to congratulate with full gifts.

Overnight, Jiangxi became bustling with traffic.

After accepting Cai, asking for names, accepting auspiciousness, accepting enquiries, asking for dates, and reporting to the temple, King Ning Zhu Chenhao finally went out to welcome his relatives on the auspicious day selected in advance.In the early morning, Zhu Chenhao left Prince Ning's mansion in a sedan chair, and the welcoming procession was so spectacular that you couldn't see the end at every turn.Relying on the front and the band at the back, the red silk curtains carried by four strong men are embroidered with red phoenixes and the colorful sedan chair with golden threads, envious of the girl who has not left the pavilion.The people in Nanchang had already heard the news that King Ning was welcoming the bride today, and they all waited and watched.Men, women and children, old and young, were talking about this inappropriate marriage, while they went to pick up the candy and shortbread thrown by the bridesmaids in the wedding procession.

Emperor Zhengde and Jiang Bin had already been waiting in the bandit's lair on the mountain. Emperor Zhengde knocked melon seeds while watching the officiant whom he had captured - Li Xunxue, the right servant of the Ministry of Rites, commanding and arranging the arrangements.A dozen or so members of Wu Shisan's family, who depended on looting for their livelihood, trembled as if listening to Li Xunxue's repeated explanation of the etiquette steps to be followed later.He has only robbed a few Zhima officials in his life, but this time he will be the number one emperor in the world, can he not be flattered?

Jiang Bin looked at Emperor Zhengde, who was squinting and smiling like a Maitreya, and couldn't help sighing in his heart. It is estimated that the group of old foxes in the cabinet are leisurely drafting the charges against him for instigating the emperor.

When Emperor Zhengde finished eating half a catty of melon seeds, someone finally reported that King Ning's mighty welcoming team had arrived at the foot of the mountain.This mountain was originally the place where the Wu family hid, and there was no ostentatious road. Zhu Chenhao's magnificent welcoming team had to send a few people to cut trees in front to make way for them to barely pass through, so it was delayed for more than half an hour.Li Xunxue, who had changed into court clothes early and stood at the foot of the west steps, was relieved after seeing the guard of honor and the sweaty bearers from afar.King Ning Zhu Chenhao got off the sedan chair, straightened his robe with a round collar and the flowered gauze crown on his head, looked a little tired, but still obeyed the guide's instructions step by step, and stood facing west at the east of the gate.The bridesmaid who was also standing in the east of the door said loudly: "Dare to ask for something."

Zhu Chenhao said: "A certain Fengzhi welcomes you personally."

The bridesmaids filed a lawsuit, and the officiant, Li Xunxue, and Wu Pinger's father, Wu Shisanfang, came out of the gate to greet Zhu Chenhao twice.After Zhu Chenhao paid respects in a regular manner, the guide guided him to the entrance.As soon as he entered the door, Zhu Chenhao saw Emperor Zhengde eating melon seeds and Jiang Bin beside him, Zhu Chenhao turned his face away, expressed his disdain for this "faint lord" from the corner of his eye, and followed the introduction All the way to the door of the pavilion.

Emperor Zhengde smiled and was in great interest.

"Dian-yan--" the voice of the leader sang like a bell.

Zhang Jin, who followed Zhu Chenhao at the side, walked forward with a wild goose whose legs were trapped on a tray.Zhu Chenhao took it, and put his hands on Li Xunxue. After Li Xunxue knelt down and took it, he showed it to the left and right, and handed the wild goose to the maid beside him.The couple of wild geese is the only one in life, so Dianyan also symbolizes that the couple will stick to one and die together.

When Emperor Zhengde saw this, he asked Jiang Bin beside him emotionally, "Jiang Bin, do you still remember that I gave you a wild goose beside the Taiye Pool that year!"

"Not bad." Jiang Bin recalled, "The taste is not bad."

Emperor Zhengde shut up.

When Zhu Chenhao paid homage again, Wu Ping'er's mother was already standing outside the door of the pavilion. When Zhu Chenhao got up, Fu Mu led the well-dressed Wu Ping'er out and stood beside her mother.Emperor Zhengde craned his neck to look at Wu Ping'er, who was wearing a round-neck shirt, a summer cape and a phoenix crown, and said to Jiang Bin in a low voice, "Look, this Wu Shisan robbed a wife and gave birth to him like this. Shui Ling's daughter. I stole a mistress, but he only gave me a hemorrhoid..."

Jiang Bin pretended not to hear.

At this moment, Wu Shisan said to Wu Ping'er tearfully, "Be careful, keep working hard all day long, and you may not disobey orders."

Wu Ping'er's mother said to Wu Ping'er with tears in her eyes: "Encourage him, your father has taught you to carry on Weiqin."

Then Ms. Wu came down to the door with the help of Fu Mu, and got into the colorful sedan chair amidst the loud cries of her mother's family.A group of people went back to Ning Wang's mansion in a mighty way by beating gongs and drums, while Emperor Zhengde and Jiang Bin were squeezed into the same sedan chair that couldn't even lift their heads, talking about which kind of wild goose is easier to eat, While talking, he talked about King Ning: "When I was young, my cousin was chubby, and when I pushed him, he rolled down the steps of the hall..."

Jiang Bin still pretended not to listen.

After the sedan chair finally stopped, Emperor Zhengde and Jiang Bin were invited to have a rest in the Cunxin Hall of Prince Ning's Mansion, while Zhu Chenhao brought Wu Ping'er to the Chengyun Hall to salute.

The little rabbit who was dressed up in pink didn't know what the excitement of today meant, until seeing his father come back with a beautiful bride, Fang pursed his lips and leaned towards Wu Jie.Wu Jie held his little hand, silently watching Zhu Chenhao and Wu Ping'er perform the wedding ceremony in the festively decorated new house.Heyuan originally cut the gourd into two and connected it with the handle of the ladle to hold wine, and the couple drank together to show that the two have become one from then on.Although this dynasty still uses this name, it has changed the gourd to the cup.At this moment, the cups held by Zhu Chenhao and Wu Ping'er are actually two cups connected with each other, with a joint in the middle, when the wine enters it, both cups are full.After the two drank this cup of wine together, Zhu Chenhao and Wu Ping'er came outside the inner hall, waiting for Emperor Zhengde to receive an audience.

After a while, Emperor Zhengde, who had changed into a uniform, ascended to the throne. Sigui guided Wu Ping'er into the palace. After the second prostration, she came to Emperor Zhengde from the west steps. .Wu Ping'er respectfully presented the plate of dates and chestnuts to the table in front of Emperor Zhengde, then returned to the original place, and bowed twice.After that, there is washing and feeding, which is what Emperor Zhengde called washing hands and eating. Eating together in prison also symbolizes that the husband and wife will share joys and sorrows for a lifetime.After finishing the washing ceremony, Zhu Chenhao changed into Pibian clothes, Wu Ping'er changed into Zhai clothes, and then went to Emperor Zhengde and bowed four times.After that, we worshiped the ancestral temple together, met with relatives, and had a big banquet with guests.

Wu Jie was half drunk, so he went out with an excuse, and sat in the Yufeng Pavilion to enjoy the cold wind.The little rabbit who was told to go to bed earlier found Wu Jie with his hair loose, crawled up to his lap, and sat on his lap to accompany him.Wu Jie wrapped the considerate little rabbit into his arms: "Your father is married, why are you so bitter?"

The little rabbit didn't speak, and bowed its head to count the shadows of plum branches.

"During the Mid-Autumn Festival, seeing that other children are accompanied by their mothers, don't you envy them?"

The little rabbit shook his head: "I have Imperial Physician Wu."

Wu Jie smiled wryly, thinking about Little Rabbit's age, he couldn't understand what he meant.Besides, Little Rabbit's mother died in childbirth, and there were no female relatives in the palace, so he naturally didn't know much about the word mother.

"Your father's marriage must be for your sake." Wu Jie followed the little rabbit's hair, "The woman with Fengguanxiapei you saw today will definitely treat you well."

The sensitive little rabbit turned its head and grabbed Wu Jie's skirt, saying, "Doctor Wu is leaving?"

Wu Jie was stunned for a moment, then he took the little rabbit's hand and said, "How can a fox and a rabbit live together? A fox is born to eat rabbits... He couldn't bear it, so he had to starve to death..."

The little rabbit pursed his mouth, buried his head on Wu Jie's chest and said in a muffled voice, "Don't leave, doctor Wu! I'll feed the fox!"

Wu Jie was amused by this childhood Wuji, and then said sadly: "You are still young..."

Still don't understand what love is.

The little rabbit shook his head, and said anxiously: "In the future, I will eat more radishes, and I will grow white and fat..." He raised his red eyes, "It tastes better than my father!"

"puff--"

Doctor Wu, who was holding the little rabbit, turned his head, and saw Emperor Zhengde who was laughing and rolling on the ground in the bushes beside him, and Jiang Bin who was looking at the moon with a touch of sadness.