In the Forbidden City of Nanjing, in the Fengtian Hall, the morning meeting of the Ming Dynasty was being held. Everyone was already used to this kind of court meeting without the participation of the emperor.
Lord Supervisor, who had successfully quelled the rebellion in the north, was pacing in front of the throne casually, waiting for the ministers' answer. He had just raised a difficult question, that is, who should be the emperor.
Nowadays, those who can stand in the court, except for some officials who meet the occasion, are all civil and military personnel of Liu Ziguang system. Everyone feels like a mirror, doesn't this world belong to your old Liu family? You always have nothing to do with me.
What are you looking for to be happy about? If you want to be the emperor, just say so. We will definitely support you.
Anyone who thinks like this is a complete roughneck. Even military generals who have read a few commentaries will not think like this, let alone those civil servants with delicate minds. Since ancient times, how can anyone proclaim himself the emperor?
What's more, Liu Ziguang was born as a general of Zhu Ming, and now he is still serving as his consort and supervisor. It would be too shameless if he said that he wanted to change the dynasty and become the emperor...
Therefore, it is impossible for Liu Ziguang to express this wish by himself. The step of adding a yellow robe can only be done by his younger brothers.
"Xiaguan watched the sky last night and saw that the main star of the Zhu family was dim, and there was another red star shining brightly. There were strange phenomena in the sky, and Qin Tianjian did not dare not report them. In addition...it is said that there were also such celestial phenomena in the late Yuan Dynasty." Qin Tianjian
The supervisor said these words slowly, giving everyone a good start.
"There is also a nursery rhyme near the capital that says: Holding a golden sword and ruling the world, his merits will last for thousands of years and his benefits will last for all generations. This is also a sign from God." This was what a minister from the Ministry of Rites was saying.
"You literati are just talking nonsense. If it weren't for our commander-in-chief, the Ming Dynasty would have been wiped out 800 times. This world was brought down by our commander-in-chief. It's natural and right for him to ascend the throne and become the emperor!" It was Zhong Shouyong who said this.
direct.
"The elders of Shandong sent a letter signed by tens of thousands of people, strongly urging the supervisor to be honored as a great treasure." This was the speech of Sun Qichao, the governor of Shandong.
"Yes, the commander-in-chief becomes emperor and changes the name of the country! Change the Yuan Dynasty! We will all be the founding fathers of the country!" Zhao Zhangcheng, the admiral of Shanxi, also shouted.
"If you ask me, I should have rebelled against his mother two years ago. The commander-in-chief has been frustrated these years. I am determined to be the emperor and commander-in-chief. Anyone who dares to say nothing will be killed by me!" said this man.
He drew his sword, but it was in vain. How could he carry a sword in the Fengtian Palace?
The scene was getting more and more chaotic. Some people sighed secretly. It was Qian Qianyi who was re-elected. But now he has no power at all. He only holds the title of bachelor. After so many trials and hardships, Qian Qianyi also saw it.
It's very clear, a change of dynasty is inevitable, but I didn't expect Liu Ziguang's eating habits would be so ugly.
Some other former Donglin civil servants with empty titles also sighed secretly. Is this the end of the Ming Dynasty? Was it usurped by the emperor's brother-in-law? Most people don't dare to get angry or speak out, let alone have the courage to say that officials don't do what they want.
"Enough! You warriors, what are you thinking about? How can you behave without a king and a father! I, Liu Ziguang, promised the Empress Dowager that I would protect the Ming Dynasty for the rest of my life. Are you doing this to trap me into injustice? This
The world must be run by the descendants of the Zhu family, and I, Liu Ziguang, will never do the despicable things that replace it."
Liu Ziguang suddenly became furious, rushed to the throne and slapped the dragon writing desk, which frightened the generals below. What is happening to the commander? Apart from other things, how can there be any descendants of the Zhu family? The older generation has some bad deeds.
Even those who were implicated in the Hongguang rebellion case, let alone their peers, are basically dead. There are a few children in the next generation, but bloodline is an issue again. According to Nanchang's investigation, 90% of these children are
The concubine of the palace had an affair with a servant, and the remaining 10% was born stupid and unable to become an emperor.
The people below began to whisper. After a while, Sun Qichao, who was standing in the front row, received a piece of paper handed from behind. After taking a look at it, he went out and said: "The official recommends someone who can be promoted to the Great Treasure."
Liu Ziguang asked: "Who is it?"
"The nephew of Emperor Tianqi, the biological son of the eldest princess, the hereditary Marquis of the Ming Dynasty, the King of Temasek, the King of the Golden Wheel of Tubo, His Highness Liu Yuanfeng."
As soon as this statement came out, everyone in the audience was shocked. Everyone murmured to each other, and everyone secretly scolded Sun Qichao for being shameless for actually thinking of such a clever trick and stealing their limelight.
"After all, this guy came from our Donglin Party. His level is really high. It's a pity that I can't think of this candidate." This was the heartfelt emotion of a former Donglin official.
After some discussion, everyone agreed that Liu Kuangwang was indeed a descendant of the Zhu family, and it was legal to inherit the throne.
Unexpectedly, Liu Ziguang got angry again: "It's ridiculous. Liu Yuanfeng is my father's son. His surname is Liu, and he is a descendant of the Liu family. How can he sit on the throne of the Zhu family? You, well, I'm not talking about you, you don't have any sense of justice."
No."
The civil and military officials were dumbfounded this time, thinking that you are too difficult to take care of. It’s not enough to make you the emperor, and it’s not enough to make your son the emperor. What on earth do you want to do?
"Ahem" someone walked out from behind and bowed to the end: "I have a candidate for the lower official position. I don't know if Lord Supervisor is satisfied with it."
Liu Ziguang took a look and saw that it was Qian Qianyi, and said: "Tell me."
"Her Royal Highness, the eldest princess of the current dynasty, is indeed of the Zhu family lineage, and is virtuous, virtuous, benevolent, loyal and filial, so she can inherit the throne. Moreover, the Song Dynasty in the South China Sea and the England in the far west also have the tradition of the queen being in power, so the legal aspect is not
There is nothing wrong with it. I would like to ask Lord Supervisor to think twice about how to decide."
After hearing this, Liu Ziguang's expression became serious again, he walked a few steps with his hands behind his back, and suddenly said: "What Mr. Qian said is absolutely true, and I deeply believe it, but the power of decision-making still belongs to everyone, and we don't want to engage in a one-word debate.
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Everyone secretly said, just pretend, you are not interested in making a fuss. In the end, you made the eldest princess the queen. It was not according to your wishes. But then again, Lao Qian is really a great talent, that is, he can
I thought of this good way, which not only takes care of the hypocritical face of Lord Supervisor, but also does not hurt the interests of the old Liu family, it is really the best of both worlds.
Now that the Lord Supervisor has agreed, who dares to say no, the matter has been settled. After the court meeting, the ministers went home to do whatever they wanted to do. Liu Ziguang also drove back to his house to discuss with his wife about taking over the throne.
Things will go.
When the bachelor Qian Qianyi returned to his mansion, his concubine Liu Rushi rushed over to help him take off his fox fur cloak. Qian Qianyi laughed heartily three times and said: "If so, quickly prepare the wine and pen and ink, I want to write
poetry."
Liu Rushi said: "What makes the master so happy?"
Qian Qianyi said: "Today I proposed the candidate for the new emperor to the Supervisor, and he was extremely satisfied. Don't you think this is worth drinking three glasses of wine?"
"Congratulations, sir. The new emperor has ascended the throne. You will have a seat in the cabinet." Liu Rushi also had a look of surprise on his face.
"Not necessarily, Liu Ziguang, oh no, there is no shortage of scholars at Jinling Academy under Lord Supervisor, so I have to work harder. By the way, aren't you very familiar with the female members of the Duke's Mansion?"
"Yes, sir, I have a close relationship with several ladies in the Duke's palace. I am even close to the lady who just gave birth to Lin'er. And Dong Xiaowan, the relationship is even more powerful.
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"That's right, hurry up and prepare a generous gift and go to your door to get some. Don't be afraid of spending money. All the money is spent wisely and it's worth it!"
"Hey, I'll do it right now."
Liu Rushi turned around and went to buy gifts. It was a great blessing that the master was re-activated. Liu Rushi was so happy that she ordered the maids to prepare the gifts. Suddenly she thought of an old friend in the Duke's mansion.
...I don’t know what’s going on with him now.
I hurriedly prepared gifts and rushed to the Duke's Mansion, but even the road in front of the mansion was blocked with cars and horses. Now I can still visit the Duke's Mansion. In a few days, I will move into the Forbidden City.
There was no way to visit, so all the prominent figures in Beijing prepared gifts for their wives to visit. The reason was also very good. Two new children were added to the Duke's palace, so they were not allowed to send gifts or anything. They were officials in the same dynasty.
Some normal human etiquette should always be expected.
It’s a hard time for the servants of the Duke’s Mansion. They are busy collecting gifts, receiving guests, and arranging for parking of carriages and horses. Fortunately, many people are self-aware, put down their gifts, leave their names and leave, but there are still many nobles.
A woman had to see the child with her own eyes before she would leave. Peng Jinrong already had a wide circle of friends. She knew most of the ladies and ladies in Beijing, not to mention Dong Xiaowan, who was a famous person in the Ming Dynasty. She had been married to Liu Ziguang ever since.
In the future, I don’t know how many romantic and talented people will live in hatred for the rest of their lives. Now that people have given birth to children, why can’t they come and take a look at the handkerchiefs and other things that were handed over in the past?
Liu Rushi is a representative one of these people. She has known Dong Xiaowan many years ago, and the two have an inseparable relationship. Later, she met Peng Jingrong, and the relationship was also reasonable. She also had relationships with Dai Wenpei and Liu Maomao.
It was a casual acquaintance, at least they met each other, so she successfully entered the Duke's Mansion.
Dong Xiaowan was weak and had been lying in bed after giving birth without seeing any guests. However, when her old friend Liu Rushi came, she naturally made an exception. In a quiet small courtyard in the back house, the two former top names on the Qinhuai River sat together. It was really sad to think of the past.
Ah, now one of them is a bachelor's wife, and the other is a duke's wife. They are both in extremely prominent positions, but the friendship in the past has not diminished at all.
"Sister, where is the child?" Liu Rushi asked.
"I'll take it, hehe. It's so fun for me to give the little girl a name. It's Wanwan. Isn't it the same as my mother's name?" Dong Xiaowan said, her face filled with happiness.
"This is because the Duke loves you," Liu Rushi said.
"Sister, when will you have another baby? They are already quite old." Dong Xiaowan asked, holding Liu Rushi's hand.
Yes, when can I give birth to a child? Dong Xiaowan's words deeply touched Liu Rushi. She was already thirty years old, but she still had nothing to do. Do she really want to guard Qiange for the rest of her life?
Liu Rushi couldn't help but think of the sackcloth scholar in the Duke's palace again. If he was still alive, should I explain this matter clearly to the master and ask him to give me his freedom?
In the midst of melancholy, I suddenly heard hearty laughter from outside: "Hahaha, Wanwan is so good, even better than her brothers and sisters." The door opened, and a man with a baby in his arms walked in, followed by two pink and jade girls.
The little dolls are all covered with small cloaks embroidered with dragons.
Liu Rushi was stunned for a moment, and the man was also stunned. After a while, he said, "Oh, are you here too?"